Native Plant Nursery

Closed for the  2023 season! Thank you so much for all the support in our first season. We will be back with so many improvements in the spring of 2024! Until then we have physical gift cards available for pickup or shipping. Email Emily at info@butterflyeffectfarm.com to purchase! 

ASK US ABOUT BULK ORDER AND DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR NEXT SPRING IN MASS/R.I./CT/N.H.

Native perennials, trees, grasses and shrubs for re-establishing beauty and biodiversity in New England gardens and landscapes. We source all of the material we grow and sell from other growers that align with our values. A promise to grow from seed when possible, no use of harmful neonicotinoids, and sourcing seed as ecoregional as possible Most of our plants are open pollinated, contributing to genetic diversity. Most of our plants are New England ecotypes and straight species. Although we do have a small guilty pleasures collection of wonderful natives that can be found just outside the New England range, but offer powerful benefits in the garden and are well behaved. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know about special dates, new availability, sales, and more! Visit Our Story page to learn more about the vital role native plants play in our local ecosystems! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to be educated and entertained!

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  • Order Online for Pickup at our Westport, MA Farm. Bulk order delivery may be available within 200 miles.
  • Almost all of our plants are seed grown and native to the United States. Most are New England ecotypes and straight species.
  • No neonicotinoids or synthetic chemicals used. Ecologically sound growing practices. Delicious organic soil.

We are a woman owned and operated ecologically motivated nursery focusing our efforts on growing and selling native keystone and pollinator plants. We are carrying a large selection of native perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees. Our goal is to increase biodiversity in our community and beyond. Please visit Our Story to learn more about us and how this helps our local ecosystems and global environment.

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We are adding new inventory every week so be sure to "join the waitlist" for any individual plants and their size to be notified as soon as they are restocked! Just follow the link to that plants page and choose your size then enter email if it is not available.

Shop the Asclepias (Milkweed) Collection

We offer a variety of Milkweed plants. All of our milkweeds are native to New England.

Shop Asters

We offer a variety of aster plants. All of our asters are native to New England.

Shop Goldenrods

We offer a variety of goldenrod plants. All of our goldenrods are native to New England.

Shop Mountain Mints

We offer a variety of mountain mint plants. All of our mountain mints are native to New England.

Shop Dogwoods

We offer a variety of dogwood plants. 

Shop Oaks

We offer a variety of oak plants. All of our oaks are native to New England.

Shop Paw Paws

We offer a variety of paw paw trees. 

Give the gift of native plants anytime of year!

 Gift cards are redeemable for in-person orders at our nursery. Give us a call to inquire about purchasing a gift card. Available for pickup or to be shipped anywhere in the US. Not available for purchase through our website.

A Sustainable Approach to Our Native Plant Nursery

Bringing over 25 years of experience  specializing in working with organics, pollinators, meadows, and native landscapes to growing native plants. 

Almost all of our native plants are seed grown and native to the United States. Most are New England ecotypes and straight species. 

We are offering our perennials in 3″ to 1 Gallon sizes and shrubs and trees in 2 Quart to 2 Gallon sizes. As well as a large selection of conepots for deep root systems.

Our nursery is dedicated to growing all of our material with high quality organic amendments, no synthetic chemicals or materials, and with the lowest environmental impacts we can muster. We never use neonicotinoids, which are deadly to native and honey bees and other pollinators.

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Bulk Discounts On Native Plants For Industry Professionals

We offer native plants in bulk discounts to qualifying businesses, non profits, and resellers. Follow the link below to register for our bulk discount program. 

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